Trade
Iraq delays July public salaries as Strait of Hormuz blockade guts oil revenue
Iraq’s oil exports plunged from 100 million barrels in February to around 32 million in May and June, according to figures shown to The National by the country’s Oil Ministry.
Could Kalshi become a new tool for political analysts?
Pakistan aims to double US trade to $20 billion in five years
Iran to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-launched missiles systems in weeks
Trump warns US can wipe out Iran's power grid in 'small part of an afternoon' if deal not reached
The president said, "We freed up the blockade because we're close to maybe making a deal - I don't know, look - we're going to win one way or the other."
Middle Israel: The Fourth of July and the fading American dream - opinion
There is a massive attack on the American democracy’s pillars, on the judiciary, the media, and the principle of separation of powers coming from its own leadership.
Israel needs Europe's support more than many Israelis realize - opinion
Israel simply cannot afford to treat Europe as a secondary concern or a lost cause.
Middle East reroutes its energy networks as region navigates shifting sands - analysis
Investments in new pipelines and energy products will be a key feature in the new regional order.
The third road: Albania and the end of the resource colony - opinion
The world is, for the first time in its history, willing to pay for what Albania has.
Iran signals 'strategic desperation,' as regime attacks it own economic lifeline in UAE - interview
Beyond its role as a major trading partner, the UAE serves as one of Iran’s principal sanctions-evasion hubs.
Why more crypto traders are switching from spot to CFDs in 2026
Six previously unknown Bronze Age mines found in Spain, some 150 more remain ‘undiscovered’
The six mines may help explain the source of the metal used in Bronze Age Scandinavian artifacts.
Iraq’s 1,200-km. trade route could redraw the Middle East - analysis
Iraq has some reticence, in part because Iranian-backed militias in Iraq oppose the new government in Damascus. However, trade may prove more important than sectarian ideology.
Silk Road Virtual Museum opens first Israel exhibit, displays ancient textiles found in Arava
The exhibit, curated by academics from the University of Haifa, features textiles from India, Central Asia, and China.
